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May 2025
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Brajan Gruda: From Street Kid to Premier...

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Discover the incredible journey of Brajan Gruda, the Albanian sensation taking the Premier League by storm with Brighton! From honing his skills with a sock ball in Germany to dazzling Bundesliga crowds and now lighting up the English top flight, we delve into his street football roots, Bundesliga brilliance, and why Brighton landed this explosive talent. Get the inside scoop on his electrifying dribbling, flair, and the immense potential that makes him a must-watch player.


Brajan Gruda, Brighton, Premier League, Albanian football, football prodigy



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